The Iowa Cancer Registry is expanding the way staff investigate whether the environment — air, water, chemicals in a workplace — might be causing cancer. In a reversal of the traditional process, researchers will start with a location with known contamination and see if people are sick nearby.
Journalists at The Gazette spent months interviewing people, reading studies and tracking cancer-related legislation to report on Iowa’s cancer rate, which is the second-highest in the nation.
Cancer in Iowa: What you need to know, What role does agriculture play in Iowa’s high cancer rates?, Future of Hills Elementary decided Tuesday
In this four-part series, The Gazette investigates Iowa’s cancer crisis — and what the state is doing about it
In a state where college sports arenas blaze with fertilizer logos, the phrase “corn grows Iowa” is common on TV and radio and nearly 15 percent of lawmakers are farmers, there’s reluctance to pinpoint agriculture as a possible reason for Iowa’s rising cancer rate without conclusive evidence.
The Gazette explores the latest cancer research, investigates clusters and showcases Iowans fighting back. Don't miss this series of stories that started Sunday.
The Gazette explores the latest cancer research, investigates clusters and showcases Iowans fighting back. Don't miss this series of stories this Sunday.
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